NEW WAVE Albums on Vinyl Records

 

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This gallery is a bold celebration of New Wave’s vinyl legacy—where image, attitude, and analog sound collide. Each album tells a story: angular riffs, cold synths, rebellious lyrics, and cover art that still stings decades later. From obscure French pressings to chart-topping classics, this curated collection brings the post-punk pulse of the 1980s into sharp focus. It's not just nostalgia—it's documentation of a genre that shaped modern pop culture and refused to stay quiet. Perfect for collectors, explorers, and anyone chasing the echo of eyeliner, drum machines, and vinyl crackle.


FEATURED NEW WAVE Albums on Vinyl Records VINYL RECORDS

WILD HEARTS - S/T Self-Titled  album front cover vinyl LP album https://vinyl-records.nl
WILD HEARTS - S/T Self-Titled

Banned? Ignored? Or simply too bold for the mainstream? The Wild Hearts exploded onto the Swiss rock scene with a defiant self-titled LP that screams rebellion, passion, and raw power. Dive into this electrifying artifact from 1986—where new wave pulses, guitars bite, and Paul Etterlin’s legend begins.

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BILLY IDOL - Rebel Yell

Billy Idol's 1983 album "Rebel Yell" is a defining moment in the history of rock music. The album marked the pinnacle of Idol's career, both artistically and commercially, and helped to establish him as one of the most iconic figures of the era. With its hard-driving beats, catchy hooks, and provocative lyrics

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MEN AT WORK - Cargo album front cover vinyl LP album https://vinyl-records.nl
MEN AT WORK - Cargo

When Cargo landed in 1983, Men At Work weren’t just riding the wave—they were steering it. This second studio album doesn’t just follow a smash debut; it dares to deepen it. Packed with global hits and lyrical punches, Cargo captures the tension, humor, and genius of a band teetering between pop stardom and artistic revelation.

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FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD - Two Tribes album front cover vinyl LP album https://vinyl-records.nl
FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD - Two Tribes

Two Tribes is not just a Eurodisco anthem, it is a bold sonic weapon from the heart of the Cold War. Frankie Goes To Hollywood unleashed this 12-inch with roaring beats and provocative imagery, placing Reagan and Thatcher face-to-face. Political, pulsing, unforgettable—this is vinyl that dares to make noise beyond the turntable.

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THE CURE - Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me

"Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me" is the seventh studio album by British alternative rock band The Cure. Released in 1987, this album helped put The Cure into the American mainstream, becoming their first album to reach the Billboard Top 40.

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FISCHER-Z - Red Skies over Paradise

Fischer-Z's 1981 album, "Red Skies over Paradise," epitomizes the musical landscape of the early 1980s. With its distinctive blend of genres and poignant lyricism, the album captures the socio-political uncertainties of the era.  

Red Skies over Paradise 12" Vinyl LP
THE GO-GO's - Vacation album front cover vinyl LP album https://vinyl-records.nl
THE GO-GO's - Vacation

In 1982, The Go-Go's crashed into pop history with Vacation, a sun-drenched New Wave statement that balanced surf-inspired fun with razor-sharp hooks. Fueled by bright harmonies and infectious riffs, the album defined a moment when rock went playful without losing edge. Vacation is pure pop adrenaline pressed into vinyl, ready to spin all summer long.

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KAS PRODUCT - By Pass

By Pass doesn’t ask for attention—it demands it. KAS PRODUCT tears through the polished surface of 1980s synth-pop with a jagged edge of defiance and precision. This is French New Wave stripped of glamour, pulsing with urgency and control. Cold, calculated, and unforgettable, the album plays like a manifesto for outsiders who refuse to conform.

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JAD WIO - Cellar Dreams

JAD WIO's Cellar Dreams is a rare 1986 French vinyl gem blending raw garage rock with theatrical New Wave. Packed with provocative lyrics, driving riffs, and synth-laced melodies, it captures the band's underground spirit. This original LP includes custom inner sleeves with bold artwork and full lyrics—pure 80s avant-garde energy on wax.

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TELEPHONE - Un Autre Monde

Telephone's 1984 album "Un Autre Monde," produced by Glyn Johns, epitomizes the fusion of French New Wave and Rock during the vibrant 1980s music scene. The collaboration with The Who's John Entwistle enriches the album's sonic landscape. A timeless masterpiece, it stands as a testament to Telephone's artistry, encapsulating the spirit of the era and leaving an indelible mark on the musical legacy of 1984.

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NORMAHL - Biervampir

Biervampir is a snarling middle finger to conformity, straight from the beer-soaked belly of 1980s West Germany. NORMAHL doesn't whisper rebellion—they shout it in slurred German over grinding riffs and unapologetic noise. Pressed in a run of just 500 copies, this is not music for the mainstream—it's a rallying cry for punks, misfits, and anyone who's ever danced drunk under flickering neon, daring the night to end.

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ART OF NOISE - In No Sense NonSense album front cover vinyl record
ART OF NOISE - In No Sense NonSense

In No Sense? Nonsense! was the third full-length album by Art of Noise. By the time of its recording, the group had been reduced to a duo, with engineer Gary Langan leaving the previous year—Langan's mix engineering duties were taken over by Bob Kraushaar and Ted Hayton for this album,

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CONCRETE BLONDE - S/T Self-Titled

Concrete Blonde’s debut doesn’t whisper pain—it sings it through grit and smoke. In an era of gloss, this 1986 album is a raw confession scratched into vinyl. Haunted by Hollywood’s false promises and soaked in poetic rage, it blends post-punk and blues into something fierce, female, and defiantly alive. This is L.A. noir with a guitar and no apologies.

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PROPAGANDA - A Secret Wish

More manifesto than album, A Secret Wish explodes with icy seduction and militant precision. Propaganda didn’t make pop—they weaponized it. In 1985, this German synth-bomb fused industrial paranoia, high-gloss production, and cryptic lyrics into one cinematic detonation. It’s the sound of control breaking down, beautifully—and with intent.

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BELFEGORE - S/T Self-Titled

Belfegore didn’t knock—they kicked the door in. Their lone 1984 LP fuses post-punk chaos, gothic dread, and new wave urgency into one snarling blast of German defiance. Produced by Conny Plank, this is no polished pop artifact—it’s a dark pulse from the underground, carved in vinyl. A cult classic born to burn fast, loud, and unforgettable.

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LITFIBA - El Diablo

Released in 1990, "El Diablo" remains a timeless gem for fans of Italo New Wave, showcasing Litfiba's captivating musicality and thought-provoking lyrics. Produced by Alberto Pireli, this 12" vinyl LP exemplifies the band's signature sound, marked by raw energy, infectious rhythms, and captivating melodies.

El Diablo 12" Vinyl LP Album
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THE MOTELS - Shock

"Shock" by The Motels - A dynamic New Wave Rock masterpiece on 12" LP Vinyl Album. Released in August 1985, the fifth studio album features Martha Davis's evocative vocals and the band's refined musicianship. Produced by Richie Zito, it delivers hits like "Shame" and "Cries and Whispers," exploring themes of love and vulnerability.

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CLAN OF XYMOX - Medusa album front cover vinyl LP album https://vinyl-records.nl
CLAN OF XYMOX - Medusa

Medusa doesn’t whisper—it possesses. Clan of Xymox's second LP dives headfirst into shadow, conjuring a soundscape soaked in longing, synth haze, and haunted hearts. Released by 4AD, it's not just darkwave—it’s emotional architecture. Medusa lures you in with beauty, then traps you in its gothic labyrinth. There is no exit. Only echo.

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BRAM TCHAIKOVSKY - The Russians Are Coming album front cover vinyl record
BRAM TCHAIKOVSKY - The Russians Are Coming

Bram Tchaikovsky's 1980 album "The Russians Are Coming" arrived in a world still marked by Cold War tensions. The title track, with its playful twist on a phrase charged with geopolitical anxiety, reflects the power pop ethos of packing serious themes within an upbeat, energetic musical package.

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SHRIEKBACK - Oil and Gold

Oil and Gold is not an album—it’s an eruption. Shriekback tore through 1985 with a sound both primal and calculated, where cold funk met apocalyptic groove. This isn’t easy listening—it’s blood, fear, and philosophy on vinyl. With existential dread and danceable decay, Oil and Gold dares you to confront the beautiful chaos beneath modern life.

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THE ARROWS - Stand Back

Stand Back doesn’t ask for radio play—it grabs it. The Arrows’ debut crashes out of 1984 with synth swagger, glossy hooks, and unapologetic ambition. This isn’t background music—it’s a neon-lit drive through ambition, heartbreak, and high production. Slick, sharp, and proudly Canadian, Stand Back aimed for the charts and hit with style to spare.

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THE CHURCH - The Blurred Crusade

The Blurred Crusade is what happens when jangly guitars get lost in a daydream and forget to come back. With its chiming riffs, cryptic lyrics, and just enough mystery to confuse your roommate, this 1982 French pressing is part art rock, part mood swing. It doesn’t explain itself—and that’s exactly why we keep flipping it over.

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IGGY POP - Party

Released in 1981, "Party" marked the final chapter in Iggy Pop's three-album tenure with Arista Records. Following the raw energy of "Lust for Life" and "The Idiot," "Party" found Pop navigating the evolving musical landscape of the early 80s. It was a time when punk's raw fury was giving way to the more polished

Party 12" Vinyl LP
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IAN DURY - New Boots and Panties!!!  

In the grimy, pre-punk haze of 1977, a scruffy bloke named Ian Dury stumbled out of a London pub and into the music scene with a debut album that was as cheeky as it was charming. "New Boots and Panties!!!" wasn't just a record; it was a drunken declaration of independence, a middle finger to the establishment

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